I pause in front of isolated remnants of Hurricane Sandy’s fury and remember the day Prince Harry came to town. Red-haired and handsome, he looked sad as he surveyed the barren land where homes once stood. I moved in close and had my picture taken with him. I was surprised to find he was relaxed. He chatted with me. He was accessible. He smelled good. He was Mr. Wonderful. And I know that on that glorious day, my life changed. I was no longer an ordinary schoolgirl. Instead, I became, forever, The Girl Who Has Met Her Prince.
(Inspired by “When Harry met Christie:…” The Daily Mail.)
(Photo by Sara Ann Hall. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, Friday Fictioneers, May 17, 2013.)
vb's reverbs 
Been through every hurricane in Miami since 1954.
I’ve only been through one–on Cape Cod where I was visiting a friend who had rented a house with walls made out of empty gas cans (don’t ask–I have no idea how or why). All I can say is–we made it and the last time I looked, the house was still there.
Having never met my prince, I am quite envious 😉
You never know when one will appear–the secret is to recognize him when he does come along. Good luck!
🙂 Yes, I like that last line.
janet
Thanks, Janet–I suspect my heroine likes that line as well.
Interesting:) This reminds me of my friend who was crazy about Prince William:)
There’s something about a crown that gets ’em every time.
A nice contemporary piece, and there’s just something about princes that can make us wax lyric.
Here’s mine: http://unexpectedpaths.com/friday-fictioneers/sex-drugs-and-rock-and-roll/
Having your picture taken with an honest-to-goodness prince gives one a lifetime of bragging rights. A young girl’s dream.
Ah that could change a school girl.. maybe it’s better than if it had been Justin Bieber.
I suspect Prince Harry will have more staying power than an aging Bieb-boy.
Ah every woman needs a prince, well done!
And a real one at that–a definite memory maker.
Sweet story – this line made me laugh: ‘he smelled good’ – how did she expect him to smell?!
A young teenager made that comment during a TV interview–I couldn’t pass it up..
Dear VB,
An enjoyable modern day Prince Charming story. I like it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Not too many teens get up close and personal with a prince–and have a photo to prove it.
why are people attracted to celebrities, because some of the magic might rub off, if only for a second.
That was an original take on the prompt – liked it.
I like that he smelled good, and that last line – very clever of her.